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Senior Software Engineer - Backend (all genders)
Zalando
2 LocationsPosted Aug 12, 2026 · 4h ago
Full-timeSeniorHybridE-commerce
About this role
Join Tradebyte, an independent company within the Zalando Group, as a Senior Backend Engineer. You will design and develop resilient backend services, core platform applications, and high-throughput integrations for Europe's top e-commerce brands. This role offers technical autonomy to solve complex engineering challenges and enhance the platform ecosystem.
What we are looking for
6- Architect and build scalable backend services and platform apps using Kotlin/Java or Python
- Collaborate with Product, Frontend, and Platform teams to create robust APIs and data flows
- Solve technical challenges to improve system resilience, performance, and developer experience
- Take full ownership of features from concept to production with comprehensive testing
- Evolve service architecture and share technical insights as the platform expands
- Experience with REST API design, OpenAPI, and relational/NoSQL databases
Skills mentioned
4PythonJavaMongoDBPostgreSQL
